Rural Outreach Project

Sue and Nicole are offering a Rural Outreach Service at multiple rural locations across the Lewes District.

Together, they deliver free, confidential and impartial advice, support and referrals to people living in rural areas.

They provide support to people on a huge range of topics, including benefits, housing issues, cost of living, debt, energy and much more.

3 hour, in-person drop-in sessions are available at the venues below. No appointment necessary.

NEW Rural Outreach Schedule

Bishopstone Station

Sue and Nicole attend the FOBS Meet-Up-Mondays at Bishopstone on the first Monday of the month.

12th May 10:30 - 1:30pm

2nd June 10:30 - 1:30pm

7th July 10:30 - 1:30pm

4th August 10:30 - 1:30pm

1st September 10.30 - 1.30pm

6th October 10.30 - 1.30pm

Chailey, St Peter's Church

Sue and Nicole offer a monthly session at St Peter's Church. Local transport can be provided by the Newick Good Neighbours service from Chailey, Newick and Fletching.

Please ring 07933096033.

Friday 2nd May 10.00 - 1.00pm

Friday 6th June 10.00 - 1.00pm

Friday 4th July 10.00 - 1.00pm

Friday 1st August 10.00 - 1.00pm

Friday 5th September 10.00 - 1.00pm

Friday 3rd October 10.00 - 1.00pm

Alan West Room,

Ringmer Village Hall

From 2025, bimonthly sessions will take place on Tuesdays from 11.30 - 2.30pm on the following dates:

6th + 20th May

3rd + 17th June

1st + 15th + 29th July

12th + 26th August

9th + 23rd September

7th + 21st October

Newick, St Mary's Church

Sue and Nicole offer a monthly session at St Mary's Church.

Wednesday 21st May 10.00 - 1.00pm

Wednesday 18th June 10.00 - 1.00pm

Wednesday 16th July 12.00 -3.00pm (Community Centre)

Wednesday 20th August 12.00 - 3.00pm (Community Centre)

Wednesday 17th September 12.00 - 3.00pm (Community Centre)

Wednesday 22nd October 12.00 - 3.00pm (Community Centre)

Renshaw Room,

Wivelsfield Village Hall

Sue and Nicole offer a monthly session at Wivelsfield Village Hall.

Monday 28th April 10.30 - 1.30pm

Monday 19th May 10.30 -1.30pm

Monday 14th July 10.30 - 1.30pm

Monday 11th August 10.30 - 1.30pm

Monday 8th September 10.30 - 1.30pm

Monday 13th October 10.30 - 1.30pm

Friends Meeting House, Ditchling

Sue and Nicole offer a monthly session at the Friends Meeting House, Ditchling.

Tuesday 29th April 10.30 - 1.30pm

Tuesday 27th May 10.30 - 1.30pm

Tuesday 24th June 10.30 -1.30pm

Tuesday 22nd July 10.30 - 1.30pm

Tuesday 19th August 10.30 - 1.30pm

Tuesday 16th September 10.30 - 1.30pm

Barcombe Village Hall

Sue and Nicole offer a monthly session at the Village Hall in Barcombe.

Tuesday 13th May 1.00 - 4.00pm

Tuesday 10th June 1.00 - 4.00pm

Tuesday 8th July 1.00 - 4.00pm

Tuesday 5th August 1.00 - 4.00pm

Tuesday 2nd + 30th September 1.00 - 4.00pm

Tuesday 28th October 1.00 - 4.00pm